Integrating Earth Day in Your Learning Space

Becky SchnekserBlog, Reflect Better, Student Engagement, Teach Further

 TL;DR: For learners to connect with their environment, create time to be outdoors to develop care and concern for our Earth. Integrate Earth Day with nature journaling, diagramming and modeling with nature materials, engineering, design thinking, STEM or STEAM challenges, scavenger hunts, and nature walks. These ideas can be integrated anytime, not just for Earth Day! Earth Day is the … Read More

Student Voice: The Power of the Experienced Curriculum

Steven WeberBlog, Innovation, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: The written curriculum and taught curriculum are different from the experienced curriculum. Teachers should find ways to obtain feedback from students on their experienced curriculum. Hundreds of books and articles have been written addressing the curriculum in schools. Teachers and administrators have read books describing the written, taught, assessed, enriched, prioritized, or guaranteed curricula. In addition to these common … Read More

Don’t Sell Yourself Short Blog Series

Kari PitstickBlog, Leadership

Don’t Sell Yourself Short Blog Series Overview It’s not easy to publicly share your expertise! Whether you are writing a book, sharing your voice in a blog, offering an opportunity to learn during a training session, or transforming your hobby into a small income stream, it does not often feel natural for an educator to celebrate themselves. But why do … Read More

3 Reasons Sharing Your Voice Will Inspire Special Things

Tre GammageBlog, Leadership

TL;DR: Share your voice with others. Shape your own narrative and leave a legacy for future generations. When I began my career as a Speaker & Consultant, there was a formula that came to mind as I was crafting speeches and presentations. Growing through life started to feel like an ART.  Awareness = The what, the passion behind why you … Read More